Longevity is voluntary and totally up to you. But to live longer and better, you need to know how to not harm your body. A study has shown that the top non-genetic factors contributing to deaths were lifestyle and behavior.

The good news is that the body doesn’t suddenly crash. It sends many signals prior to an ER visit. The other good news is that you can save yourself thousands of dollars by staying healthy while simultaneously to avoid doctors and hospitals.

More about bad habits to break

In caring for your health, how you manage your physical and internal emotional life is equally important. Failure to manage this results in depression, unhappiness, anxiety and general lack of quality of life.

Like it or not, longevity comes at a price. You have to steer clear of certain damaging behaviors, sometimes for not very obvious reasons. It’s not enough to exercise and eat enough fruits and vegetables every day. You also have to be aware of what not to do.